Manufacturing & Parts Reviews South Africa

GLA is Merc's new urban warrior

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Mercedes-Benz has taken its first steps into the popular compact SUV market with a new GLA which is not only the most appealing A Class to date but also the three-pointed star's challenger in the upper end of the market where is takes on the BMW X1 and the Audi Q. 24 Apr 2014 12:24

New Accent takes the gap

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] To plug an important price and size gap between its i20 and i30 models Hyundai has launched another attack on the highly competitive B-segment with the introduction of a neat and practical five-door Accent hatchback. 11 Apr 2014 12:50

SX4 is bigger, prettier and less thirsty

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki's charming but average looking previous SX4 has matured into a bigger and more ruggedly handsome player in the extremely competitive crossover segment, attractively priced and with enough on-board goodies for it to go eyeball to eyeball with the well-entrenched veterans who do daily battle for the hearts and wallets of South African buyers. 10 Apr 2014 13:13

Peugeot unveils appealing crossover

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. 8 Apr 2014 08:17

Midlife makeover for ix35

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Korean carmaker Hyundai has dollied up its popular ix35 SUV range with a couple of neat cosmetic touches and an injection of mid-life rejuvenation to give a further boost to its steady sales flow out of showrooms. 1 Apr 2014 11:52

Renault Sandero vs The Rest

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The newly-launched, entirely new Clio-based Renault Sandero is lining up to take on the toughest fighters in the budget B-segment and this time round it is not going to be easily fobbed off because it is now armed with enough specification ammunition to out-shoot even the long-standing favourites. 26 Mar 2014 09:56

Tweaks add extra gloss to Sportage

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine and transmission upgrades and glossy cabin comforts, which are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. 19 Mar 2014 06:38

Corolla goes from drab to fab

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Top-selling Toyota Corollas have over the years been good, solid, reliable and rather dull, but one of South Africa's favourite cars has at last joined the world-wide swing to prettier, safer and much better cars to drive - as clearly demonstrated by its all-new 1.6 Sprinter, one of the 11 new models in the range. 11 Mar 2014 13:18

New Suzuki is smaller, more affordable

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Suzuki has extended its popular Swift range with two new youthful, fresh-faced and affordable models that are as much fun to drive as toasting a Chapman's Peak summer sunset with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine. 27 Feb 2014 07:09

Audi A3 sedan challenges opposition

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Probably the toughest competition in the local car market is the ongoing battle between the Germans Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz and just as Merc and BMW were happily watching their sales figures grow in the A segment of the market, Audi muscles in on the scene with its cute new A3 sedan. 19 Feb 2014 08:55

Land Cruiser: As tough as they come

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] When it comes to tough off-roaders very few vehicles can match the muscle and Africa-conquering abilities of the much-respected Toyota 70 Series - and like Africa, the Land Cruiser is not for sissies, particularly the 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel version. 4 Feb 2014 13:07

Cruze joins the frisky turbo world

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The popularity of the Chevrolet's Cruze is going to increase by quite a few notches now that GMSA has replaced its sleepy normally aspirated 1.8 engine with a turbo-fed 1.4 engine that not only provides more low-down kick but is also more frugal when it comes to fuel usage and emissions. 21 Jan 2014 13:27

Big, comfortable Chevrolet wagon

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] When it comes to space, comfort, practicality, and value for money Chevrolet's popular Captiva takes a lot of beating and it's hardly surprising that it has captivated the hearts of many South African families and will continue to do so now that it has had a mid-life make-over. 8 Jan 2014 12:05